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SV12 BZG

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,432 mi
Last recorded116,432 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 BZG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 116,432 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 109,428 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 102,767 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 95,716 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,043 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 80,356 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 71,059 miles

Central Front chip in screen

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 53,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall - no ply or cord visible

engine management light illuminated

Fail 5 Jul 2017 53,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,643 miles

windscreen has a crack larger than 40mm in the swept area but outside of the view of the road

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,579 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,458 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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SV12 BZG is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 50,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV12 BZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV12 BZG registered?

SV12 BZG is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SV12 BZG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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